As Trump returns to the White House, see what it means for Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how will his ‘America First’ policy shape U.S. strategy?
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US Elections 2024: Trump Returns to The White House
US Elections 2024: With Trump’s return to the White House, the world watches closely to see what’s next for America.
![Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for stability, or does it risk too much power in one place? [Image via National Assembly of Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/national-assembly-320x179.webp)
Tenure Extension: Stability or Institutional Overreach
Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for stability, or does it risk too much power in one place?
![When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands urgent smog diplomacy. Smog in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 22, 2021. [AP Photo]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/imrs-1-320x179.webp)
When Air Turns Toxic: Lahore, Delhi, and the Smog Diplomacy
When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands urgent smog diplomacy.
![A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take-off at Alama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore as the country embarks for PIA privatisation. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/571655_7591962_updates-320x179.webp)
What PIA Privatisation Means for Pakistan’s Economy and Identity
Pakistan embarks on the long-awaited privatisation of its national airline. Will privatisation revive PIA or redefine its legacy?
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Al Jazeera: Shaping Opinions or Just Reporting
Coverage of Al Jazeera raises questions about impartiality. Is the coverage balanced, or does it align with Qatar’s geopolitical motives?
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The India-China Border Agreement: What Lies Ahead
The recent India-China border agreement could redefine relations along the Line of Actual Control.
![A health worker administers polio vaccine drops during a door-to-door Polio immunisation campaign in Pakistan, June 2024 [Image: Shahzaib Akber EPA-EFE]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4405436-1804278517-320x179.webp)
Polio Immunisation Campaign in Pakistan: Saving Future
The seven-day polio immunisation campaign in Pakistan is the third of the year, aiming to vaccinate 45 million children under five.
![From CPEC to BRICS, Pakistan foreign policy faces new challenges and opportunities in a multipolar world. [Image via Adobe Stock].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/360_F_463386323_8k4hyO46J9z0WFKRIp7xmQa81cY2HSLe-320x179.webp)
Pakistan Foreign Policy Pivot: Challenges and Opportunities
From CPEC to BRICS, Pakistan foreign policy faces new challenges and opportunities in a multipolar world. With its strategic initiatives reshaping regional dynamics, what lies ahead for Pakistan’s geopolitical future?
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CPEC 2.0: A Strategic Pivot for Pakistan
With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their strategic ties.
